package is not in GOROOT (/usr/local/go/src/) - golang

To resolve the error message "package is not in GOROOT (/usr/local/go/src/)" in Go, you can follow the steps below:

  1. Check the package import statement: Make sure that the import statement in your code is correct and matches the package name you are trying to import. Double-check for any typos or misspellings in the import statement.

  2. Verify the package installation: Ensure that the required package is installed on your system. You can use the go get command to install the package. For example, if you want to install the package named "example.com/package", you can run the following command in your terminal: bash go get example.com/package

  3. Check the package location: Verify that the package is located in the correct directory inside your Go workspace. By default, the Go workspace is located at $GOPATH/src. Make sure that the package is present in the correct subdirectory under $GOPATH/src. For example, if you are trying to import the package "example.com/package", it should be located at $GOPATH/src/example.com/package.

  4. Check the GOROOT environment variable: The GOROOT environment variable specifies the root directory of the Go installation. Ensure that the GOROOT variable is set correctly. You can verify this by running the following command in your terminal: bash echo $GOROOT

The output should point to the root directory of your Go installation (e.g., /usr/local/go).

  1. Check the GOPATH environment variable: The GOPATH environment variable specifies the location of your Go workspace. Verify that the GOPATH variable is set correctly. You can check this by running the following command in your terminal: bash echo $GOPATH

The output should point to the directory where your Go workspace is located.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "package is not in GOROOT" error in Go. If you continue to experience issues, please provide more details about your setup and the specific package you are trying to import.